# Things to do with kids in Castle Rock, CO

> 9 upcoming family events and 8 places and ongoing programs in Castle Rock, CO (Douglas County, CO), in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Mountain Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Baby Literacy: Book Club (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-literacy-book-club-castle-rock--listing-10f07df6e0b60755b70ed69d) — Tue, Nov 10 (+1 more date) · 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Families welcome. Meets the second Tuesday of each month to read books and learn about early childhood literacy practices. No…
- [Brick-It: Book Club (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/brick-it-book-club-castle-rock--listing-001f3cb125690ced0a9fc8e0) — Wed, Nov 11 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids in grades 1-3 meet the second Wednesday of each month to read and discuss books with a building brick theme. The principles of STEAM are featured as we form inspired…
- [Sit and Stitch (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sit-and-stitch-castle-rock--listing-dcb4d9494ab5368fab80d381) — Sun, Nov 15 (+1 more date) · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Come knit, purl, and connect! Join fellow knitters of all ages for a cozy, informal meet-up near the first floor fireplace. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or fresh off a…
- [Epic Reads: Book Club (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/epic-reads-book-club-castle-rock--listing-8b6f65865735ea380d078e39) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Grades 4-6; registration required. Read great books and help us choose titles to make our next DCL Epic Reads list! Join us for discussion and a fun activity. Meets the third…
- [Junior Page Turners: Book Club (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/junior-page-turners-book-club-castle-rock--listing-e0f44b4c0e8bc6398aa45b42) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Please register each child attending. Kids in grades 1-3 meet on the fourth Thursday of each month to listen to a story and do a fun related activity. Meets the fourth Thursday…
- [Castle Rock Starlighting](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/castle-rock-starlighting--listing-0cbba1a66f555794e462424d) — Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Historic Wilcox Square and Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce's Starlighting is the town's traditional kickoff to the holiday season, held every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving since 1962. The…
- [Free Winter Trolley Rides in Downtown Castle Rock](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/free-winter-trolley-rides-in-downtown-castle-rock--listing-7c16413fe032e21699328f3b) — Mon, Nov 23 (+11 more dates) · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Castle Rock Trolley – Encore Parking Garage stop, Downtown Castle Rock · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. On Monday and Tuesday evenings through the holiday season, the free Castle Rock Trolley loops through downtown so families can see the Downtown Castle Rock Holiday Lights without…
- [Booked for the Holidays: Jingle Jam Sing-Along (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-jingle-jam-sing-along-castle-rock--listing-815ccda30af5cb35449298cf) — Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Enjoy a Storytime-like Holiday sing-along featuring live music. All ages welcome. Please register each guest attending. Ideal for families with children ages 2-5.
- [Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Castle Rock](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/booked-for-the-holidays-stories-and-santa-at-dcl-castle-rock--listing-f1bbac73d295436980ad2a50) — Thu, Dec 10 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Douglas County Libraries' 'Booked for the Holidays' family program at the Castle Rock branch: holiday stories, activities, snacks and special time with Santa. Three one-hour…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Baby Storytime (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-storytime-castle-rock--listing-386bef703837c60f124b6d2e) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9–9:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (38 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Bark for Books (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/bark-for-books-castle-rock--listing-c962e36dc9adce9bba883dc1) — Wednesdays 3:30–5pm; Saturdays 10:15–11:45am, Oct 28–Dec 19 (7 dates on the library… · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.
- [Castle Rock Chess Club](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/castle-rock-chess-club--listing-779412203b265f178474982f) — Mondays 6–7:45pm, Oct 26–Dec 21 (9 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · All ages · checked Oct 23. Drop-in friendly chess competition among players of all ages and abilities at the Castle Rock library. Meets weekly on Mondays. Audience: Children & Family. Questions: call…
- [Page Twisters: Book Club (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/page-twisters-book-club-castle-rock--listing-0c651110346e2b8ed04aceb2) — Mondays 4:30–5:30pm, Oct 26–Dec 14 (3 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Free · checked Oct 23. Children in grades 4-6 discuss a new chapter book each month. Meets the fourth Monday of each month. We will meet on the third Monday in May, November and December. View Reading…
- [Preschool Storytime (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-storytime-castle-rock--listing-f25599f5b48490fd1a6bfcca) — Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 11–11:30am, Oct 26–Dec 17 (31 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-castle-rock--listing-9936caafe7d88a0ba119c0c8) — 25 dates Oct 24–Dec 21, times vary by date · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Storytime Discover (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/storytime-discover-castle-rock--listing-c8e1599da89452e5eda19dcf) — Fridays 11–11:30am, Oct 30–Dec 18 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
- [Toddler Storytime (Castle Rock)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-storytime-castle-rock--listing-da3edc0fe09aec0dfaf31f82) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 10–10:30am, Oct 26–Dec 18 (38 dates on the library calendar) · Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library) · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

## Recently ended

- [Slick Science: Catapults](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/slick-science-catapults--listing-e4e4c02216b486898de198a8) — ended Tue, Oct 20

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